By Wendy Rager. Thanks so much to everyone who was a part of making the 13th UC Cyber Security Summit a success! We saw incredible turnout, particularly for our mainstage events, with nearly 600 individual attendees and over 21,000 page views. …
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Join your colleagues from across the UC system at the 2022 Usability Workshop. Teams will present a usability review of software projects at their campuses. We will also learn about quick tools for accessibility assessment, and take a look at…
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By Mark Hersberger. Manisha Kanodia happily worked in the tech industry for over a decade without ever noticing any gender disparities or inequality. But an illuminating sequence of events starting in 2018 changed her outlook, and transformed her into a…
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By Van Williams. After nearly 34 years of UC service, Yvonne Tevis is retiring! Yvonne’s impact on the UC IT and UC Tech community cannot be overstated. She has helped build the systemwide community among technology staff across UC, most notably…
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By Michael Wegmann. UC Systemwide Procurement has announced five new UC wide agreements for assistive technology solutions that support students and staff with disabilities. The agreements are in place for a minimum of five years, reduce cost through volume purchasing,…
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Vice President for Technology Van Williams engaged Deloitte Consulting LLP early this year to conduct a systemwide assessment of the current technology landscape across the UC system. The purpose is to analyze strengths and opportunities, and to develop recommendations for…
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The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive and sweeping privacy law that applies to most entities that handle the personal data of individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA). Its scope is more expansive and its…
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By Jeané Blunt. When starting out in tech, many job applicants are faced with the same dilemma—you need a job to gain experience, but most jobs require experience. Raymond Cheung, associate director of IT Field Services at UCSF, believes internships are…
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May 30 is the deadline to submit applications to the UC Tech Awards Program. The program was expanded this year to encompass both the Sautter Awards for projects and new Recognition Awards in five categories. You can learn more about…
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By Tom Andriola. The UC IT Leadership Academy marked a milestone in March 2022—concluding its fifth session since 2015. This is a celebration for the entire UC Tech community, with about 150 technology leaders from every UC campus, health system, and…
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